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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Champions Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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     | 6,508 views

    As champions of the cross we are to lift high the cross of Christ.

    Champions Of The Cross Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: British Pastor and Scholar John Stott, in his book The Cross of Christ, wrote about the centrality of the Cross in the Christian Faith. He wrote, "...the cross transforms everything. It gives us a new worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forward In Faith: The Good News Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
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     | 7,144 views

    Do you know what it feels like to have the peace of God guarding your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus? Do you know that you have been accepted into God’s family?

    THE Good News of the Gospel Let me start with a question: Do you enjoy hearing bad news? I assume this morning that there is one thing we all have in common - we all want to hear good news. We want to be encouraged. Wouldn’t it be nice to hear something good for a change on the evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2014
     | 6,008 views

    Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of the world.

    Who Is Jesus? Text: Jn. 1:1-5 Introduction 1. Who is Jesus? a. Some say he is the Son of God b. Some say he was a moral teacher c. Some say he was a good man d. But can he be all of those things? 2. C. S. Lewis, who was a professor at Cambridge University and once an agnostic, understood this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph Our Godly Example

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
     | 7,550 views

    Father's Day sermon using Joseph's name as an acrostic

    JOSEPH Our Godly Example Matthew 1:18-19 One little boy defined Father's Day best when he said that Father's Day was just like Mother's Day, the only difference is that you don't spend as much money on the gift- most of you men would agree. I read a statistic that stated that the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2013
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     | 38,665 views

    You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.

    1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Concern For Representing Jesus The Right Way Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2013
     | 7,268 views

    Paul instructs believers here on what their life should look like!

    Colossians 3:10-17 [NLT] January 30, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues to clarify his teaching on the proper attitude and action of those in the body of Christ: Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prison Of Doubts

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2013
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    John the Baptist doubting.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church February 3, 2013 Matthew 11:1-22 The prison of Doubts Intro: • Shall we continue in our prison experiences/found/Bible. • We looked already/Joseph/Samson….. • I want draw/attention/experience/John the Baptist. • He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Picking Up Your Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2013
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     | 9,057 views

    This sermon deals with 3 things we must do to be a disciple according to Jesus's invitation to come follow Him.

    Picking Up Your Cross Glenville 2/3/2013 Esther 4:1-16 Mark 8:34-38 We are in week 5 of our Insanity For Christ series. We have looked at Who Is God--Why Jesus, Who Am I-- Why Am I Here, What’s The Cost, Fanatic or Fair Weather Fan and today we look at Picking Up Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If We Really Knew God Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 12, 2013
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     | 5,189 views

    If we really knew God, we'd be radically different people.

    “Faith-Full Living: If We Really Knew God” Phil. 3:1-16 As a 6th grader our son Kevin was incapacitated by a constant headache for almost a year. During that time someone would occasionally say, to me or Barb, something like, “It must be tough taking care of him and still keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Can Change Our World!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013
     | 5,088 views

    Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

    We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Three-Fold Response To Christmas

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 5,553 views

    A reflection on Christmas

    THE THREE-FOLD RESPONSE TO CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:1-20 Introduction: When Pope Julius I, in the year 353, authorized December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus; who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen, in 1832, lit candles on the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013
     | 5,604 views

    Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

    Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,349 views

    David said, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” What makes forgiveness such an incredibly valuable thing? Where does it originate? What are 3 wonderful effects of being forgiven?

    THE WONDER OF FORGIVENESS Ps. 32:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013
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     | 10,934 views

    In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Salvation Is God’s Divine Plan To Redeem Mankind.

    Contributed by Alva L. Hanns on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to provide an overview of God’s divine plan for salvation.

    Introduction: The underlying theme pertaining to the Doctrine of Salvation is the relationship between the redemptive blood of Christ and the sins of mankind. Strong’s New Complete Dictionary of Bible Words’ meanings for sin are to transgress or to stray. God gave Adam specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible